Elna 1000 Questions & Answers
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What size needle is best for the Elena 1000, my machine has suddenly started to break the top thread. I have changed needles as well as cotton but it is still breaking the top thread. It was sewing fine until I broke a needle, have had no problems previously when changing the needle.???
The Feed Dog is not moving the fabric along. I have removed the needle plate to check for lint, all good. Also can I order a new set of accessories as I have misplaced mine. Thanks in advance.
Hi Julie, with the feed dogs not feeding the fabric, check the stitch length dial is at 2.5 or 3. Also, check the feed dogs are raised and not dropped, if you run your hand from the needle plate over the back of the machine there is a lever which moves from side to side, move it and turn the balance wheel towards you, are the feed dogs moving up and down, if not push the lever back to the other side and turn the balance wheel towards you. If this has not fixed the issue, recommend you take it to an Elna retailer for them to check/repair. Also, the accessories can be purchased from an Elna retailer, here is a link https://www.elna.com.au/dealers/ Thank you - Elna Australia
Thankyou for your reply. I changed the stitch length from 2 to 3, however no change. The feed dogs are up. There is no lever at the back of the machine. The lever is to the right of the bobbin case, however as the instructions say 'to drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and move it to the right. To raise the feed dog pull down the drop lever and move it to the left. However the lever does not move to the right or to the left, you can only pull it down.
Hi Julie, Sounds like your machine needs some TLC. Please take it for repair to an Elna or Janome retailer. Link for elna https://www.elna.com.au/dealers/ or Janomehttps://janome.com.au/find-a-dealer/ Thank you.
My machine is sewing in one place and Ai have used before
I cannot get my machine to move along. The feeder cogs don’t seem to engage and move. It just stitches in the one spot. New..only used once before.
Help please.
Look up how to move the feed dogs. Mine needed quite a bit of force to get it to free up. It’s now okay.
Thank you..I will try that
Hi Kate, where does one read up on how to move the feed dogs. I am having the same problem as Carolyn.
Hi Carolyn, with the feed dogs not feeding the fabric, check the stitch length dial is at 2.5 or 3. Also, check the feed dogs are raised and not dropped, if you run your hand from the needle plate over the back of the machine there is a lever which moves from side to side, move it and turn the balance wheel towards you, are the feed dogs moving up and down, if not push the lever back to the other side and turn the balance wheel towards you. If this has not fixed the issue, recommend you take it to an Elna retailer for them to check/repair, here is a link https://www.elna.com.au/dealers/ Thank you - Elna Australia
I was excited to buy this machine, now with all of the horrible reviews, I'm frightened to use it...
Please don't be concerned. It is a very basic machine so it is hard to compare it to more expensive models. I do have a problem when I sew thicker fabric but for hems and small.repairs, it has been ok. If it worries you, are you able to return the machine or exchange it for another model of machine?
It's just a machine. Why would you be scared to use it?
Mine's un-useable. Clutch slips mid-sewing all the time. Took it back to Spotlight for repair. Failed to address the actual fault. Got a patronising response about 'wrong needle' & 'keep machine clear of dust/oiled'. So its gathering dust. Totally waste of my money.
Don’t be terrified! Any mass produced machine has a percentage of failures and unfortunately with basic models people who have been disappointed are usually the ones passionate enough to review. Some people who reviewed obviously had a VERY faulty machine, but others - may not have put time into working out what they were doing wrong. I hope you have as good an experience as I have, but if you’re really put off then I think Susie B’s recommendation to see if you can exchange for another model you like the sound of is good :)
We have a brand new Elna 1000 machine, sewed 1 short piece of material fine, now won’t sew properly! The bottom stitch is not working, just looping & knotting up! We have followed the instructions, re threaded everything, have the same cotton on bobbin & top thread, bobbin is threaded correctly etc. but won’t sew properly????
Apart from turning the power off at the wall, is there a hidden light switch that turns the light off on this machine?
I got a elna HD 1000 for my birthday, it's only 1 month old . I was sewing and it slowed down and started making a loud noise . I read manual and oiled and cleaned machine and it's still the same
I don't use mine anymore. It's horrific. Worst machine I've ever owned ... and I've owned/I own a few. Took it back to the Spotlight store I bought it from for repair. Felt very patronised. They said nothing's wrong with it, it just needed cleaning, oiling & the right needle. Clearly it has something wrong with it - it sounds like a slipping clutch. It's as bad as ever. Have cleaned and oiled mine to no avail. Have just decided not to shop at Spotlight anymore.
Suggest you film using it. Then take it back to the store you got it from for repair & play the footage for the repair person/ask that they send the footage to the repairer. Good luck.
I would take it back to Spotlight and ask for a full refund which I think you are entitled too under consumer law as it is not fit for purpose which I have seen Choice recommend at various times q
Pointless. Customer service was horrible. I avoid Spotlight too now. Life's to short for dodgy sewing machines. and staff who don't take on board what's being said ...about this lemon.
How do I remove or open the faceplate on the Elna1000?
Check your manual that came with your machine. If you do not have one, you can get it here. (If link doesn't work, copy & paste into your browser.):
https://www.spotlightstores.com/medias/Elna-HD1000-Manual.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTI0MzA1MnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8cm9vdC9oMDUvaGIzLzExNzI3ODA1ODQxNDM4L0VsbmEgSEQxMDAwIE1hbnVhbC5wZGZ8ZGUxYTAzMjJmNzFhM2NhY2ZmOTJmNTJiNmIxZmZmYWI0NzI1NjYyMDM1OGE4MGI0ZmM5OWQwNDQwYWE1ZmNlNQ
Sandy P, I have been having the exact problem you had with mine. I took it back to Spotlight for repair and they told me there was nothing wrong with it. I might send an email off to their head office to see if I have any luck that way.
The top of my stitching is too tight
Where can I find an online instruction manual for this machine ?
The Elna website is not helpful at all
re elna 1000 how do i change the light bulb and where do i place the machine oil in the machine
Look up the Elna Instructions on line, if you can make sense out of it. I have given up on this
machine.
it does not give any instructions on the elna 1000 that is why i am asking here
i rang spotlight and the lady said this machine elna 1000 does not need oil
Can quilting walking foot be fitted to an Elna 1000?
Just bought a new machine and the bobbing mechanism will not hold the bobbin
I have the same problem. The instructions are useless and nothing helps. Money totally wasted on this machine.
I have tried just about everything, my son did as well, there is no way the bobbin stays in, the entire mechanism falls out all the time.
Found out that the black stays have to actually fit over the studs....nothing like the manual, but at least its working now....
i have an elna 1000 do i need a diferent foot and what size needles do i need
Which light bulb for Elna 1000. Screw in of push up
What is the weight of this machine? Ihave a back problem so 5 kilos is the maximum I can move.
HOw do I get bobbin shuttle race bsck into place after cleaning?
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